Not necessarily finished yet, but that first half was Spain's best performance of the tournament so far. Hopefully they keep it up, it's been great to watch so far. (though I'm kind of gutted because I forgot to update my FF team and Alba's on my bench. alas.)

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I tried to groan, Help! Help! But the tone that came out was that of polite conversation.

I think it's fair to say this Spain side are one of the finest international teams ever. They're certainly the best international team I've seen, they'd piss all over France of the late 90s and Brazil of the early 90s.

I think it's fair to say this Spain side are one of the finest international teams ever. They're certainly the best international team I've seen, they'd piss all over France of the late 90s and Brazil of the early 90s.

Aye, with the talent coming through it wouldn't be a suprise if they won the World Cup aswell.......If England don't qualify obviously.

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"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

So terribly, terribly disappointing to have this game die at the 60th minute. (Thanks a lot Motta - how about warming up properly next time?).

BIG * next to this victory.

If Spain had any class they'd give Italy a rematch.

Why?

They have by far been the better side even before the 60th minute.

Bollox they were. Yeah they were more clinical than Italy but up to Motta gettting injured Italty were still in the game. Their build up play was better. Pity Balotelli/Cassano/Di Natale were no shows.

I think the World Cup is a definite chance. The core of their team will only be 34 (Xavi) at the most. Alonso 32, Iniesta 30, Busquets 25, Fabregas 27, Silva 28, Ramos 28, Pique 27. It's quite unbelievable that this entire team could still be around come the World Cup and that's not including others coming through.